Salad dressings, gums tragacanth

Gum tragacanth is obtained from the large tap root and branches of a small perennial shmb found in the Middle East, especially Iran. Chemically, it is a mixture of water-insoluble polysaccharides. It is stable to heat, acidity, and aging, and is used extensively in pourable low calorie salad dressings. 

It is used in hard candies and as a foam stabilizer in marshmallows. The similar products gum tragacanth, gum karaya, and gum ghatti are used in much the same way—as acid-resistant thickeners in sauces and salad dressings. 

Gum tragacanth is used as a thickening agent and a stabilizer in salad dressings (0.4-1.2%) and in fillings and icings in baked goods. As an additive in ice creams (0.5%), it provides a soft texture. 

Chem. Descrip. Tragacanth, guar, xanthan, and locust bean gums Uses Stabilizer for pourable salad dressing, potato salad, bakery, confectionery, flavors, emulsions, carbonated and flavored beverages with pulp provides economical emulsification, body, and stability Regulatory FDA GRAS kosher... 

Chem. Descrip. Blend of gum Arabic and other gums Uses Emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer for beverages, bakery flavors, salad dressing emulsions, car waxes and polishes Features Gum tragacanth replacement Regulatory Kosher Properties Sol. in cold water TIC Pretested Caragum 300 2473 Powder [TIC Gums]... 

TIC Pretested Pre-Hydrated Freedom Gum X-PGA/LV Powder [TIC Gums] Chem. Descrip. Blend of tragacanth, guar, and xanthan gums Uses Stabilizer, emulsifier in foods, salad dressings, beverages, cream-based beverages, dtms pulp suspension... 

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